I have two, yes, only two races on my fall schedule as of today. And I am not planning on adding any more in the near future.

Sept. 11 : La Parisienne

This will be the 5th or 6th year that I run La Parisienne, an iconic race launched in Paris 20 years ago. It is 100% women and really kicked off the running bug here in France. I do it with my colleagues and there are about 50 of us. Some are seasoned runners, some walk the race, some are running for the first time, some sprint for the entire 6,7K. We always meet really early, walk to the race start, wait together and meet up after the race with our significant others for a cold beverage. It is just generally a good time.

However, if I were on my own, I would not sign up. My company covers 80% of the steep registration fee (50 Euros). That is an outrageous price, most races this distance are about 15 Euros. I would never in my life pay that amount because it all goes to the organizers. Some of it goes to cancer research but very very little. This really bothers me. I almost didn’t sign up this year, but I decided to run because 1) doing it with colleagues is fun and 2) the race route has changed and it is going down the Champs Elysees for the first time.

November 6 : the NYC Marathon

I am going with my husband and will see several bloggers (Judy and Darlene) as well as some friends and family. We have planned several days of sightseeing after the race, he & I haven’t been to NYC together since our honeymoon 20 years ago. In preparation I am reading ”A race like no other” by Liz Robbins. Loving it.

And that is it. Marathon training is pretty much dominating my fall, so no other races will be had.

There was one race I wanted to do in September, the first ever Disneyland Paris Half Marathon. Unfortunately, I am out of town that weekend. Next year ! There are many iconic races here in September & October, probably two of the busiest racing months in France, but my focus will be on marathon training.

My schedule does seem kind of empty but it works. I prefer to see it as quality over quantity ?

How many races on your schedule this fall ? Do you prefer to run them all or only pick a couple ?

Comments: 28

La Parissienne looks like a lot of fun especially with a nice group of people. We should plan to meet at NYC before the race. I’m glad you’ll get time to sightsee. I haven’t heard of that book, I’ll have to check it out.Sonia recently posted…Fall Race Schedule

Each year I’ve been decreasing the amount of races I do in one season–believe it or not 6 for me this fall is a big reduction. I find that doing more training helps me improve my running form/speed. Good luck with your races this fall!

Races here in the states are so much more expensive! I imagine bc of all the insurance required here. Quality or quantity is a smart plan!Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…Spicy Summer Watermelon Gazpacho

I had signed up for a ton of races while training for my first marathon, thinking they would be training runs, but it just threw my schedule and training off. So this time around, training comes before other races.

NYC Marathon will be so exciting! I look forward to hearing about it 🙂 My line up for the Fall includes a 10k, a 10 miler, and then 2 half marathons. I may throw in a local holiday 5k since it’s always fun and it’s pretty flat.Chaitali recently posted…Weekly Review

So cool that you’re doing NYC! Let me know your travel plans…I can get up to NY pretty easily on the NJ transit train, would be so fun to meet in person!Kelli Wright recently posted…2016 Road Racing Season

We have a women-only half marathon about an hour from where I live (in Michigan) and it was so much fun. I didn’t think I would like it, but the vibe was energetic, the course support was amazing and the bling was pretty sweet, too (a charm instead of a medal; I wear it all the time).
Hope you have a great time at your fall races!LaChicaRuns recently posted…Tuesdays on the Run: How to fill up your fall race schedule

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Bienvenu ! Welcome !

An American having lived in France for over 20 years, this country, people and way of living have inspired me to live a healthy, balanced life. I blog about my running passion (I completed the Paris & NY marathon this year) and life in France. Thanks for stopping by ! Karen